IT'S the first full day of fixtures at Euro 2024 and the pick of the three games comes in the middle as Spain take on Croatia in a Group B cracker.
This is the ultimate test of youth v experience as a Spanish squad packed with vibrant prospects faces an ageing Croatian side who have reached two World Cup semi finals.
With the group also containing Italy and Albania, every match will be keenly contested so these sides will be determined to get off to a flier.
Both nations are in decent form going into the finals, with Spain smashing five past both Andorra and Northern Ireland after drawing 3-3 with Brazil.
Croatia are on an even better run, going six matches unbeaten, and their final warm-up game was an impressive 2-1 win away to Portugal.
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Spain vs Croatia Top Betting Tips
These sides look pretty evenly matched so I'm surprised to see Croatia as big as 10/3 with Bet365 and Spain odds-on at 9/10. The draw pays 12/5 but it might be safer going for the half-time stalemate at 11/10.
Both teams have been scoring for fun in friendlies so we should see goals, although the opening game at a tournament can often be cagey. Over 2.5 strikes still looks decent value at 11/10 as it has come up in the last three games for both sides.
Pedri was Young Player of the Tournament as the last Euros but has career has been hampered by injuries since then. Still only 21, he is showing signs of getting back to best after netting a double against the Irish last weekend. He's 9/4 to either score or assist today and that looks good.
Italy vs Albania Top Tips
The bookies reckon the other game in Group B today is a mismatch with holders Italy going up against new boys Albania.
Bet365 price the Azzurri at just 2/5 with the Albanians out at 15/2 but this could be a closer match than anticipated.
Slyvinho's side will be desperate to make a mark in their first major finals so we could see plenty of tasty tackles. Over 4.5 cards pays 11/10 and that looks good with refs told to clamp down on dissent, something the Italians have specialised in over the years.
Gianluca Scamacca should get the nod up front for Italy after an impressive season with Atalanta. He's 7/5 for anytime scorer and the odds increase to 10/1 if you back him to score a header.
Hungary vs Switzerland Top Tips
The action gets underway with a clash between Hungary and Switzerland, with the Tartan Army bound to tune in to check in their Group A rivals if they've recovered in time from their Friday night hangovers.
There's very little between these teams so it should be another close game and the half-time draw appeals again at 21/20.
Barnabas Varga has been the main man up front for Hungary and looks good value at 5/6 just to have an effort on target. Backing him to score or assist boosts the odds to 21/10.
The Swiss picked up two or more cards in three of their warm-up games and the same stat applies for Hungary in their last two outings. With more at stake in this game, I like the 6/5 available on both teams to pick up two or more cards.
Saturday's Football Tips: Super Singles
- Pedri goal or assist 9/4 Bet365
- Both teams 2+ cards in Hungary v Switzerland 6/5 Bet365
- Over 4.5 cards in Italy v Albania 11/10 Bet365
Long shot
- Gianluca Scamacca to score a header 10/1 Bet365
Upcoming Match Previews & Tips
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- Sat 17:00 Spain v Croatia
- Sat 20:00 Italy v Albania
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Racing Tips
On a busy day of racing Cairny picks out a couple of each-way bets that could strike gold at Sandown.
As always, post your betting tips for today in the comments section below.
In December 2020 we sadly 
Brazil b ko NOW
Operario v Santas
Over 5.5 cards just over evens
WINNER ✅
New York~Columbus btts+o2.5@10/11✅
WINNER
USL CHAMPIONSHIP KO MIDNIGHT
LOUDON V LAS VEGAS LIGHTS
BTTS – 3/5
BRAZIL SERIES B
AVAI V GUARANI KO 0100
OVER 5.5 TOTAL BOOKINGS 4/6
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY KO 0100
GUATAMALA V ARGENTINA
ARGENTINA -2 HANDICAP 3/5
Singles
Treble – 4.26/1
WINNER ✅✅✅
No joy in Munich last night all bets LOSERS
Some good winners last night well done to all of them
Woodwork to be struck in all 3 Euro games today 13/2 for the treble Unibet
Does hullshaker post tips anymore?
Nowhere near as confident as yesterday but Dani Carvajal to score or assist might be worth a small interest 5/1 best price I can find GL
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First class 👍
Euro Double
Hungary v Switzerland
Spain v Croatia
Both games Over 1.5 MGls
EVENS
(Larger stake)
Both games Over 2.5 MGls
4/1
Hungary v Switzerland
Bet-Builder
Hungary double chance
Over 0 cards for Switzerland
Over 0 goals
5/4 b365
Own goal in the match at 12/1
Spain v Croatia
Croatia double chance at 10/11
Own goal in the match at 12/1
Best of luck
Are OGs on will hill? Could only find them there yday, odds were something like 17/2? Prob dropped, cheers
Scrap that, found under specials on bet365 👍
Hungary score a pen 9/1 / miss a pen 25/1
Switzerland score a pen 7/1 / miss a pen 20/1
Bet365
CHINA JIA LEAGUE
CHONGQING TONGLIANGLONG V WUXI WUGOU – KO 1230
CHONGQING TONGLIANGLONG OVER 2.5 TGLS 5/6
&
CHINA SUPER LEAGE
ZHEJIANG PROFESSIONAL V CHANGCHUN YATAI
KO 1235
BTTS 5/11
SINGLE ON TOP ONE
&
DOUBLE – 2.66/1
WINNER ✅✅✅
Hi pals, long time over half a year since I last posted on here!
But back to today’s tips, just a double from me that’s above EVENS with 1xbet.
America MG- win (Brazil B) & Italy win & U4.5MGLs (EURO).
G.L All and L.O.L
Euros🇪🇺 Treble Today’s matches all 3 games over 9.5 corners 12/1@ ladbrokes. GL🍀👍
On the same as yesterday (own goals, pen scored and pen missed) in each match today play double and trebles. Big total stake but only needs one double to cover the investment.
BOL all
Each Euro 2024 match*
amzie who do you do your bets with mate ?
William Hill 👍🏽
Switzerland most shots not target boosted to 6/4 at bet365 max 50 euro. Hungary most shots on target also 6/4. 50 on each for a free 25 quid
What happens if they both have the same number of SOT ?
Think Hungary will have too much for Scotland so might be important that they take points off the swiss today if Scotland are to sneak a best 3rd place berth.
The way they played last night they would struggle to beat Switzerland to be honest but maybe that’s the game where they have a chance of 3 points ??.
Anyway fancy a draw today.
Hungary v Switzerland draw 9-4 UNIBET
For a bit of interest.
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Could be a red card in the Italy v Albania game later,
2 volatile nations if things don’t go their own way.
Red card in match 9-2 HILLS
Penalty in match 2-1 HILLS
Local bookie only takes PP prices and I don’t have any online accounts so looking for thoughts on the Spain v Croatia game 🙂
Nice tip Macca hungry double chance 🤣
Where’s your tips ?
Plus match not over could still happen
Bell end
This hungry team look so poor not sure what would possess someone into thinking they’d get something against a solid Swiss team
That’s too mean of you. Why didn’t you tip Hungary to win. It’s football, we are just trying to beat the bookies.
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Hayzy…….you must be an imbecile.
Most definately
Spain v Croatia
Opening games can be a hit or miss but both these teams having been scoring freely recently so I’m hoping for an open game.
It’s the Spanish youth versus the experienced Croats so maybe the youthful Spanish will finish stronger, so with that in mind there could be some value in the following at long odds..
Btts in both half’s @ 18/1
Spain to win from behind @ 9/1
Croatia to score in both half’s @ 5/1
Spain 3-2 @ 33/1
All prices with Bet 365
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Betfair BB offer…
Kovacic & Cucurella 1+ fouls & be carded 20/1
Modric & Kovacic 3+ foul involvements 4/1
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Brozovic & Le Normand to be carded 16/1
Morata to score & 2+ SOT
Gvardiol & Rodri to be carded
110/1 Bet365
Foul involvements 4/1 winner, that’s about it from this game unless it gets feisty in 2nd half
Gvardiol booking away from 110/1 shot
No joy in the Hungary game LOSERS
Spain v Croatia
2 + cards each team 9/4 Bet365
20 + booking points each team is 10/11 at sky
1 + corner each team in each half & 10 + booking points each team 6/5 skybet
No Croatian corner downs the 6/5 shot early doors . LOSER
Writing off my cards already LOSER
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Euro Double
Hungary v Switzerland
Spain v Croatia
Both games Over 1.5 MGls ✅
EVENS
(Larger stake)
Both games Over 2.5 MGls ✅
4/1
Both winners
Good odds as well,happy days
Euro’s sideshow 🤣
Forward Madison v Tormenta FC
20:00
USA USL League One 🇺🇲
BTTS and over 2.5 goals 19-20 BETWAY NAP…..
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Forward Madison BTTS 4-6
ponte preta v novorizonte
Ponte preta to score 1-2
Brazil series B @9pm
Double pays 6-4 at HILLS
I’m on a win one bet then lose the next one bet streak,let’s hope it continues just for tonight
Brazil c CSA v Botafogo btts 5/4
23/1 landed with the pen missed. Now a pen (scored or missed) in the Italy game please to land a tasty double.
BoL all
Or an own goal (of course)!
Italy v Croatia – 4/1+
Hysaj & Mitaj 1+ fouls
Scamacca to score or assist
Italy 5+ SOT
3 goals and 3 corners in Spain game
Sticking with goals going forward
ITALY V ALBANIA KO 2000
BET BUILDER
OVER 3.5 CARDS
OVER 0.5 1ST HALF ITALY GOALS
OVER 5.5 ITALY TOTAL CORNERS
14/5
1 Corner short ❌